 Jim Stair
Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals
Jim’s musical roots extend back to the 60’s and early 70’s when he was heavily influenced by the great rock, Motown, and jazz artists. Jim was performing classical piano recitals by age 6 under the mentorship of his grandfather, a professional big-band drummer, and his mother, an accomplished classical pianist.
He was soon knocked off course when the Beatles phenomenon swept across America and electric guitar became the only cool instrument worth learning. Jim eventually found his way back to the keyboard in college, and after graduating, landed in Boston where he played in several successful rock and R&B bands while studying jazz at the New England Conservatory of Music. It was during these years that Jim developed his Hammond B3 and jazz/rock piano techniques.
Professional opportunities eventually took Jim to Silicon Valley, and then Austin, TX where he hooked up with country artist Darby Ledbetter while also playing with an originals funk rock band. Jim later landed in Las Vegas and played keyboards for a Pink Floyd tribute band until retiring from high tech in early March 2020 when he settled in Asheville to join the vibrant music scene.
Jim also plays keyboards, guitar & harmonica for Somewhat Petty - Asheville's Tom Petty Tribute Band.
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 Sam Vulopas
Drums, Vocals
Sam has had a love of music since his childhood, growing up in a household where the stereo or radio was always playing. He started playing drums in 1968 on a Sears Blue Sparkle drum set, and has never stopped. Thankfully, his drum equipment has gotten better. He’s played everything from progressive rock to classic rock to blues, constantly striving to improve.
After living in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, California, Oregon and Eastern North Carolina, Sam and his wife El found a new life in Asheville, moving to the area in 2017.
Sam also plays the drums for Somewhat Petty - Asheville's Tom Petty Tribute Band.
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 Eugene von Koebler
Guitar, Lead Vocals
Originally from Sea Cliff, Long Island, New York, Eugene is a multi instrumentalist, vocalist producer, recording engineer as well as accomplished songwriter. After seeing the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show at age three, the same story as everyone else his age, he knew his destiny.
Growing up in the 60s and 70s, the most fertile, innovative and creative era in rock history, etched the standards for his various musical tastes, developments and skills. He was a regular at such famous New York City clubs as CBGBs, Kennys Castaways and the notable Bitter End playing with his various original music projects.
Eugene relocated to Western North Carolina in 2021, and currently resides in the quaint Appalachian town of Bakersville with his wife, Lori, 2 sons, 4 cats and a dachshund. He is also the owner of Bakersville Music Co, Tricked Out Guitar and Von K Guitars.
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 Bob Russ
Bass Guitar, Vocals
Bob moved with his wife, Bridgette to the mountains of western North Carolina in 2019, having lived & performed in Wilmington, Chapel Hill, & Winston-Salem, NC.
Flashback Fringe is a faithful & authentic return to his musical roots, having resonated with the 60s & 70s explosion of American blues & rock along with the British Invasion phenomenon. His influences include Jack Bruce, Paul McCartney & others, enabling his performing for many years in rock, R&B, blues, jazz & pop acts throughout the region.
Listening to hi wattage music for so long, it's surprising that Bob's hearing is intact-- we hope that continues to be the case!
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